Gites dans les Champs, a pretty 3 gite complex, offers spacious accommodation. The gites can be rented as a whole, suitable for groups up to 20, or individually. Ideally located for walking, cycling, kayaking and horse riding. With a fenced swimming pool and sun terrace, set in three acres of private parkland. A relaxing environment to spend time with family and friends. We are close to main routes for easy access to all local attractions but not far from the N10 for those en-route to Spain.

Part of the original cottage, dating back to 1838, this comfortable gite is approached by its own garden path. A large kitchen and dining room, beamed with exposed stone walls, has been well-furnished, with a dining area seating up to 6 persons, and a modern fitted kitchen complete with washing-machine, fridge-freezer, microwave and gas cooker. The beamed lounge offers comfortable seating and occasional furniture. The ground floor is tiled throughout.
Stairs lead to a landing off which there is a double bedroom with king-sized bed, a twin-bedded room, and a fully tiled bathroom comprising walk-in shower, washbasin and toilet. Original oak beams and attractive chestnut flooring give character to the bedrooms.
The gite offers full gas central heating, making it especially suitable for year-round rentals. An additional en-suite double bedroom may be available with this property. French TV, DVD player and a selection of DVDs are available for guests. A cot and high chair are available upon request.
Outside there is a garden with barbecue, tables and chairs for al fresco meals and a patio within the courtyard.

Very quiet, rural area.

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My place is close to great views and set in peaceful countryside but just 10 minutes from the N10. You’ll love my place because of the comfy bed and the beautiful barn conversion. My place is good for couples, solo and business travellers.

We have a suitably aloof cat and some hens.

The host canceled this reservation 2 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Jean-Baptiste2017-08-02T00:00:00Z

Sarah and Steve are the loveliest hosts. We were welcomed beautifully. The place is a haven of peace and beauty. They are perfect hosts, sensitive and warm people, who have lived very interesting lives. The house is exquisitely laid out- with every comfort. The guest area is completely private, with it's own bathroom. We had the nicest time and were only sorry that we couldn't stay for longer. Will definitely return, and highly recommend.

Jo2017-04-02T00:00:00Z

Very welcoming. Heritage preserved and property in campaign very relaxing. Would definitely recommend.

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On the border of the Charente and the Deux Sevres departments. Bedroom is large with tv, ensuite shower and toilet, breakfast room downstairs.A gated parking area for security.
English spoken &little French
Animals welcome in unpretentious home

Villaret is a central location for south-west France. Town centres within a drive of 30 to 120 mins include Poitiers, La Rochelle, Niort, Angoulême, Cognac, Tours (and the châteaux of the Loire), Bordeaux, Limoges and plenty in between.

Lovely place to stay with kids, really quiet and with great shady garden and nice pool. We had a wonderful time.

Annemarieke2017-07-22T00:00:00Z

Arthur and Michelle are two lovely people and the place reflects their personality is pretty well kept and you feel good immediately. A week's holiday to chill well. The stay very much. Thank you for everything. Anton, Morgane, liena, Patrick, Chantilly and Shako :)

Morgane2016-07-24T00:00:00Z

We recently stayed at this property for 4 nights. The property is lovely, was clean and well presented. The communal pool and BBQ area was put to good use. Easy host to deal with. Thank you

Sarah2016-08-03T00:00:00Z

Perfect

Jose Manuel 2015-05-25T00:00:00Z

We spent a very enjoyable week. Here pool and the shade of the lime has been very appreciated throughout the stay. Several minor drawbacks: - The carpet on the wall, - Earth chips - Not enough towels available (two towels for three people)

Patrice-Jerome2016-08-14T00:00:00Z

We were fortunate to have the owners on site. Arthur and Michelle are very welcoming and discreet. Always available for information and super smiling. We had a great 14 July to the lake! The house is spacious for 5pers. and well equipped. It's nice and rare to have two towels per person. and 2 toilets. The pool is large and in very good condition with lounge chairs and games for children. We had a great time.

Marilyn2016-07-17T00:00:00Z

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My beautiful French cottage is set in a small rural hamlet overlooking sunflower fields in Charente. A simple idyll with warm sunny days and balmy starry nights. A wonderful place for long walks, cycling, watersports and swimming, visiting chateaux and local markets.

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Chatenet is set in lovely country side, you have full use of the house and pool,
we have lots of parking, sun loungers ,hammocks etc.
Only 1 km from Sauze-Vaussais with restaurants ,supermarkets, bars etc
wi-fi available.The house is set in stunning countryside
Please note on occasion there are trains passing, do not let this deter you from renting this stunning property, the trains do not run during the night.

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Modern conversion of a 19th century barn completed at the end of 2015 to a high standard.

The barn has a large open plan kitchen and sitting area. The kitchen is very well-equipped, including a dishwasher, and the seating area has 3 sofas. The bifold doors open fully to let the outside in. Also downstairs is a WC/shower room and a double bedroom. The utility room houses the washing machine. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms - one with a bath, shower and WC, the other with shower and WC.

Although in the countryside, the barn is just 5 mins drive from Sauzé-Vaussais where there is a large supermarket and boulangeries. It is also close to the N10/D948 giving good access to Poitiers, Futuroscope, Angouleme, Limoges, Niort, La Rochelle.

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Gites dans les Champs, a pretty 3 gite complex, offers spacious accommodation. The gites can be rented as a whole, suitable for groups up to 20, or individually. Ideally located for walking, cycling, kayaking and horse riding. With a fenced swimming pool and sun terrace, set in three acres of private parkland. A relaxing environment to spend time with family and friends. We are close to main routes for easy access to all local attractions but not far from the N10 for those en-route to Spain.

We have 3 gites, La Chouette, sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms; L'Hirondelle, sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms; and Le Roitelet, sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. They can be rented as a whole or individually.
Each gite has access to a downstairs bedroom and wet room suitable for those with mobility difficulties. The kitchens are fully equipped, the larger gite also has a dishwasher. The gites are all spacious and comfortably furnished.
La Chouette: approached via its own wide garden path, this impressive gite is entered through large glazed French doors opening into a magnificent atrium which rises to full height from a patterned tiled floor to magnificent oak roof timbers and a galleried landing.
Accommodating 8 people, the spacious open plan living area comprises kitchen, dining area and comfortable lounge. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, microwave and gas cooker. The lounge and dining areas are well furnished with carefully selected local items to give an authentic flavour.
In addition to the glazed entrance doors, there are two further French doors leading onto the courtyard. Also on the ground floor is a pretty twin-bedded room and a bathroom of “wet-room” design, comprising shower, washbasin and WC and non-slip floor tiles, heated towel rail and fully tiled walls. Upstairs by way of an attractive hardwood staircase are three further bedrooms with attractive chestnut flooring and a second bathroom.
There are two double bedrooms and a twin-bedded room, each furnished in local dark oak furniture, providing ample storage, and with views across fields to the ancient village of Vaussais and its 11th century church. The bathroom comprises a marble-topped vanity basin with lighted mirror, walk-in shower and WC, and heated towel rail.
A galleried landing overlooks the atrium and the courtyard garden. All rooms are fitted with electric heaters, and a cot, high chair and DVD player may be available with this gite. Outside the garden area has its own barbecue, table and chairs for those al fresco meals, and a patio alongside the courtyard.

There are lots of things to see and do in the area. Cognac is only 45 minutes drive, with good cognac and wine tours. Niort, 50 kms, has a chateau, shops, restaurants and kayaking.
Vallee des Singes Monkey Park ((URL HIDDEN) is only 30 minutes away - wander from islet to islet in this parkland setting and observe monkeys roaming free in this beautiful cage free habitat.
Futuroscope ((URL HIDDEN) in Poitiers, about 50 kms away, is a high tech theme park with extreme thrills, images in giant-screen format, breath-taking shows and interactive adventures that will delight your senses, and more. Fun for all the family.
Venise Verte ((URL HIDDEN) at Niort is a beautiful area of canals with boutique cafes and restaurants. Why not hire a punt with a driver and cruise the waterways.

A fabulous location, amazing facilities with the most beautiful pool. Colette was always available for any queries or assistance, yet left us in complete seclusion to enjoy our stay. I would recommend the Gite to anyone wanting to shut off and relax.

christopher2017-08-05T00:00:00Z

Colette and Gary are lovely and very attentive! The setting is superb, quiet and the accommodation very well equipped. The park is huge and in addition to the pool everything is foreseen for the children .. we had rented all 3 gites with friends with children from 8 months to 11 years and everyone found its happiness! We highly recommend!

emmanuelle2017-05-28T00:00:00Z

Lovely stay in the countryside. We were 4 families and 9 children. very functional housing. A repeat without hesitation.

Thomas2017-05-08T00:00:00Z

Haven nothing to say the accommodations are perfect.

Georges2017-04-30T00:00:00Z

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Stunning views of surrounding countryside from all rooms and within easy access to many places of historic interest. Fully equipped kitchen, sky tv, every comfort of a home away from home. Bicycles available. Breakfast provided on request.

Four large bedrooms. One twin room and three double rooms. Washing machine.
Comfortable lounge room. Dining room and fully equipped kitchen with gas stove and oven.

The house is set on two and a half acres on the edge of the village so has a rural aspect although it is within easy walking to supermarket and shops.

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La Cachette
La Cachette is a tranquil Charentaise hideaway, set in its own substantial fully-enclosed grounds with a good-sized heated pool, large entertainment area suitable for families or groups of up to 6 or couples. Located in a small hamlet, the cottage is close to amenties in the nearby (2km) village of Sauze-Vaussais. The property is ideally situated for keen walkers and cyclists and those wanting to immerse themselves in our beautiful region with its many cultural attractions.

The house was humid and smells bad. The house was more that unclean. Indeed, there were hairs in the badroom, the windows was unclean and gruppy, there were a lot of dust everywhere in the house, the handle of the fridge and the dishwasher was stuck, the floor was not clean and under the bed it was worst, there were a lot of spiderweb. Another problem was the flies in the house. For example, it was impossible to eat outside because we were invaded by the flies in the food. It was also impossible to open the door or a window without being invaded by the flies. When we arrived in the house, the house was not ready for us (the gardener was still busy to clean the swimming pool when we arrived, despite the fact that we have booked the house a long ago). In conclusion, we are so disappointed by the house. We are used to travelling and it is the first time that we have a lot of issues like that! It was a nice house (for example, we had a good swimming pool ) but very unclean!! We suggest to the owner to find a solution for the flies and to revise the cleaning.

corinne2017-08-10T00:00:00Z

The cache is a cozy place to meet friends and spend a quiet weekend. A swimming pool and a well maintained terraces are available for sunny days and summer evenings for a friendly barbecue away from prying eyes. The kitchen is very busy and there lacks nothing, the beds are comfortable and the decor is lovely. The wifi is put at the disposal of guests. Mornings fat are assured because there are no virtually no noise around and you will definitely be awakened by the sun. The hosts have thought of everything! A welcome basket and fully stocked was offered to us and the little touches abound, we were there during the weekend of Easter and chocolates were placed almost anywhere in the room. We are very pleased with our weekend and we struggled from :) We strongly recommend La Cachette

Ihenintsoa2017-04-17T00:00:00Z

A perfect home for the group of friends we were. Quiet, very well equipped, with a large lot and a superb pool just for us! Small flat however, the area is invaded by flies, sometimes quite painful during meals or even to sleep. But it's bearable!

Arthur2017-07-23T00:00:00Z

We spent two wonderful days at Jason. The "stash" is the perfect place to retire in peace while enjoying the garden, terrace, swimming pool, etc etc ... and even a petanque !! We will come back ! We spent great time at Jason's house. It is the perfect place to-have quiet time and enjoy the nice garden, patio, BBQ ... etc etc We will come back for sure !!

Nicolas2017-04-19T00:00:00Z

It is a real cozy country side very quiet where you feel at ease with a welcome and a more-than-perfect service. The pool / terrace a real jewel there is even a pétanque court With a nice attention to the finish For information at 1h30 from La Rochelle A big thanks to you soon

Villaret is a central location for south-west France. Town centres within a drive of 30 to 120 mins include Poitiers, La Rochelle, Niort, Angoulême, Cognac, Tours (and the châteaux of the Loire), Bordeaux, Limoges and plenty in between.

Very friendly, good stay. Ideal for family vacation

Tonio2016-08-19T00:00:00Z

Loved everything about property. There was everything we needed and more. Easy access to all local shops and amenities.

Sarah 2016-08-04T00:00:00Z

pleasant stay and Michelle Arthur. We have not had the chance to meet but had a great contact with them well and remotely. The house is a bit rustic but perfectly functional (we were 2 adults and 2 children) and pool, well maintained and secure, good size. House with calm while being close almost to the shops (5 min. Drive). beautiful area, many excursions Nature and Culture to do with the kids within 30 min. by car. Niort Golf 45 min. very nice and interesting. Some points of attention: - Depending on the wind, there is some fairly busy main road (though it is several hundred meters from the house) - Neighboring cottage is joined, so you have a chance to get along with other guests (which was the case for us!). The downstairs bedroom deserves better sound insulation. - The seating is a bit tight, especially when you are with young consumers very small children cueilleres :) In the end, we had a great time at the "Holly Oak", thank you to Arthur and Michelle (and Mike, the local manager!) For their hospitality and the good times home.

Francois2016-08-14T00:00:00Z

Home consistent with the description, very quiet, well equipped. Numerous visits to the region.

Doan2015-08-15T00:00:00Z

A lovely house in a quiet rural part of mid France, would love to visit again during the summer months

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Set in the gently rolling countryside of the Deux Sevres region this is an ideal spot from which to access a whole host of attractions. We are within easy driving distance of historic La Rochelle on the coast, busy bustling Bordeaux is only a couple of hours distant, as is historic Tours, and Poitiers with its handy airport, is just 45 minutes away. The regional capital of Niort has all you could ask in the way of shops, entertainment and dining experiences.
If you prefer something quieter then the immediate area is also well equipped with shops, restaurants, a renowned monkey breeding and research facility, the stupendous Futoroscope near Poitiers, and loads of historically fascinating sites.....and of course pretty little villages which have retained their charm. If walking is your thing then we have miles of glorious countryside to explore.
Our property is attached to but separate from the main house. It is fully furnished with one double bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, bathroom with shower over the bath, and a large mezzanine lounge with entertainment area and additional sleeping space if required. Bed linen and towels provided. We have plenty of photos if you would like to see for yourself.
One of the many benefits of this location, we have been told by guests, is the peace and quiet...and you wouldn't believe the splendour of the night sky unless you have seen it (no light pollution here).
Limited internet access is available as is TV with a good stock of DVD's to while away the leisure hours...that's if you don't want to read, as we also have an extensive library. There is a small private garden with garden furniture and a barbecue, and secure parking near the house. If you would prefer to leave the catering to us then we are happy to provide an evening meal...you could even share it with us in our big farmhouse kitchen in the main house. We love company and long lunches and dinners are part of the joy of the more relaxed way of life in this lovely country.
The tarif is based on self-catering, however we are happy to adjust if you would prefer some meals to be included.

We stayed at Maison Les Rosiers only as a short pause in a much longer journey, but our short time there was wonderful. Graham and his wife Jenny are charming English hosts, living an idyllic life in the French countryside, and they obviously love to share the experience. The apartment is ripe with character, in an old stone house with open wood beams in the second floor, many books and DVD's to enjoy. The countryside is very remote, offering peace, solitude and long walks through the farmland. For short day-trips, enjoy famous cities such as Cognac. For longer excursions, the French Atantic Coast. Our best recommendations and regards..... Michael & Lisa (and the Mädels)

Michael2012-07-18T00:00:00Z

Beautifully located in quiet countryside. Lovely meal provided by Jenny on our overnight stay. Jenny was an excellent hostess, ensuring we had everything we needed. Would also be a great place to stay for a few days, with the amenities provided. Excellent B&B. Have no hesitation in recommending Maison Les Rosiers.

Sue2016-08-08T00:00:00Z

Jenny's place was really a warm and cozy house. Everything was as described. She was always quite friendly and welcoming.

José2016-08-06T00:00:00Z

A great welcome, full of small attentions very appreciable (fridge with cold drinks, housing ventilated so fresh to our arrival) and Spa lovely too short. Everything needed for my son 9 months was put at my disposal as well as a list of restaurants. Thank you for this very warm and considerate if couples.

Ophelia2016-08-15T00:00:00Z

Hello, I want to thank our hosts who received us warmly. The accommodation is very well designed ave all the comforts, it is very warm. We liked the breakfast and the friendliness of our hosts. A good place ... Sandrine.

Sandrine2014-08-25T00:00:00Z

It was a very pleasant surprise, in the middle of the field, in a wonderful place. The house was great, clean and welcoming. Jenny is very friendly and helped us a lot, she prepares a wonderful dinner for us. We It was a very pleasant surprise, in the middle of the field, in a wonderful place. the house was great, clean and welcoming. jenny is very friendly and helped us very goed. She prepares a wonderful dinner for us. We certainly want comeback

Ana2016-07-18T00:00:00Z

Jenny and Graham have a lovely house, the photos on airbnb are very accurate. We had a very nice time in their house and the quiet environment they live in.

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Lovely newly renovated two bedroom gite in former barn set in the Couer de Poitou the very centre of the Poitou Charentes region with use of overground pool.

Situated in the south of the Deux Sevres region of the Poitou Charentes La Moderation
is in the ideal position for those wanting to explore this beautiful region, or just to sit back and relax in the sun.
Our gite, Le Petite Etable is a former barn attached to the end of the main building of this former farm dating from the 1800’s. Which we now run as a small family camping and caravan site in the south
of the Deux Sevres in the heart of the Pouiou Charentes region, “La Couer de la Charente”. This area which has on average around 2400 hours of sunshine every year, is second only Provence and the
Côte d'Azur! But because it is largely undiscovered, we do not have the crowds of tourists that you find in some of the other better known touristique regions in France. This secret area has conserved its
tranquility and the unspoiled beauty of authentic rural France. In summer time the enormous golden fields of sunflowers known in France as Tournesol because of the way they turn and follow the sun throughout the day, are a truly a delight for the eyes. The surrounding countryside is fairly flat open farmland with plenty of Pleasant walks along tracks with only occasional traffic on them and plenty of wildlife especially birds of prey and small deer that roam the wooded areas

We are set in the centre of a very small quiet rural French village in the Coeur de Poitou in the middle of the poitou charentes region of France All of the houses are old stone properties dating from the 18th & 19th Century typical of the area. There are fields and woods surrounding the area with plenty of quiet byways for walking or cycling.

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Lovely comfortable renovated detached stone farmhouse set on 1 acre of garden + smallholding 5 mins from the amenities of Sauze Vaussais in Poitou Charente.
Furnished and equipped to meet all your requirements for a relaxing and stress free holiday.

Lovely comfortable 2 bedroom renovated detached stone farmhouse set on a one acre plot of garden and smallholding, located in Chez Fevrier, a small friendly hamlet approx 5 minutes drive from the small market town of Sauze Vaussais in Poitou Charentes, which is statically the second sunniest region in France.
Furnished and equipped to meet all of your requirements for a relaxing and stress free holiday.
Pets welcome.
2 Bedrooms - 1 with ensuite shower room, air conditioning and TV with built in DVD player + 1 with ensuite bathroom.
Comfy lounge diner with wood burner, air conditioning, TV with English Freeview TV, DVD player, Playstation 2 and CD microsystem.
Spacious well equipped kitchen with cooker, microwave/combi oven, fridge/feezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, sandwich maker and slow cooker.
Downstairs shower room.
Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
Upstairs lounge/study area with sofa, desk and TV with English and French Freeview TV and DVD player.
Enclosed, partially covered, patio with table, chairs, barbeque and sun loungers.
In ground 11m x 4m fiberglass heated swimming pool and hot tub for your sole use.
Fully enclosed private gardens and parking area.
Gardens laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs, flower beds and tubs.
Vegetable garden with bee hive.
Rotary washing line.
There is a further fenced and gated garden area on the property which is set up as a small smallholding with piglets, rabbits, geese, ducks, chickens and quails.
We live in a caravan on the smallholding during the rental season with our chocolate lab and cat, and run our property maintenance business from here.
The approximate driving times to the nearest airports are: Poitiers 40 minutes, Angouleme 40 minutes, Limoges 90 minutes and La Rochelle 90 minutes.
Sauze Vaussais is a small market small town about 5 minutes drive away. Amenities there include:
Medical centre (with an English speaking doctor), dentist, small Spar supermarket, Post Office, pharmacies, banks, boulangeries, café/bars, hotel, snack bar, pizza restaurant, English run tea room, hair dressers/beauty salons, Estate Agent, tobacconist, florist, health food shop and a weekly market.
There is an English fish and chip van that is in Sauze Vaussais two nights a week, and a pizza van that is there once a week.
A further 1 minute drive from Sauze Vaussais, there is a large Super U supermarket, petrol station, car wash, newsagent, bank, launderette, boulangerie/snack bar, DIY shop/electrical appliance shop, odds and ends shop and car servicing/repair garages.
Melle is a larger market town about 15 minutes drive away, where there is more of everything and a leisure centre.
Other local market towns, including Chef Boutonne, Civray, Ruffec (which has a McDonalds), and Lezay (which has a large weekly market), are all within a 20 minute drive.
The larger city of Niort is about a 25 minute drive, and Poitiers is about a 45 minute drive.
There are a lot of bars, restaurants and snack bars locally, where you can get a 4 course lunch with coffee for about £10 each.

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If you want a place to crash with or without some friends where you won't be bothered by traffic, music, shouting, lights, nasty people, ghosts, sirens, dogs, deadlines, rules, and the general tricks of modern life then La Montee Blanche is for you

Very comfortable mobile home in a natural setting. Our hosts were most welcoming and enjoyable.

Gilles2016-10-20T00:00:00Z

Steve and Sarah accommodation is perfect for a quiet stay. Despite a little trouble with hot water (we had been warned in advance) Steve and Sarah found a good alternative and were very welcoming.

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Gites dans les Champs, a pretty 3 gite complex, offers spacious accommodation. The gites can be rented as a whole, suitable for groups up to 20, or individually. Ideally located for walking, cycling, kayaking and horse riding. With a fenced swimming pool and sun terrace, set in three acres of private parkland. A relaxing environment to spend time with family and friends. We are close to main routes for easy access to all local attractions but not far from the N10 for those en-route to Spain..

L'Hirondelle is on a complex of 3 pretty gites: This characterful gite, approached via a wide path from the car park, has a feeling of spaciousness as you enter through large French doors into an atrium which rises from a tiled floor with decorative frieze up to exposed original roof timbers and a galleried landing. The open plan lounge has an airy feel, along with a kitchen and dining area seating up to 8 people. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave and gas cooker.
One of the twin bedrooms is on the ground floor, with French door leading on to the courtyard patio. Upstairs, two further bedrooms, one double and one twin-bedded, can be found at either side of a galleried landing which contains comfortable seating overlooking the atrium and open plan living area, as well as having views across the courtyard.
The particularly spacious double bedroom boasts an impressive French king-sized bed with upholstered head and footboard, and matching furniture. The twin bedroom has dark oak furniture, typical of the region, with prettily co-ordinated furnishings. The bathroom also on the first floor, comprises walk-in shower, marble-topped vanity basin with lighted mirror and WC, fully tiled and with heated towel rail.
The first floor is fully boarded with chestnut flooring, and all rooms have fitted electric heaters. An additional en-suite bedroom may be available with this gite, as are a cot, high chair and DVD player. Outside there is a garden with barbecue, table and chairs for al fresco meals, and a patio alongside the courtyard.

There are lots of things to see and do in the area. Cognac is only 45 minutes drive, with good cognac and wine tours. Niort, 50 kms, has a chateau, shops, restaurants and kayaking.
Vallee des Singes Monkey Park ((URL HIDDEN) is only 30 minutes away - wander from islet to islet in this parkland setting and observe monkeys roaming free in this beautiful cage free habitat.
Futuroscope ((URL HIDDEN) in Poitiers, about 50 kms away, is a high tech theme park with extreme thrills, images in giant-screen format, breath-taking shows and interactive adventures that will delight your senses, and more. Fun for all the family.
Venise Verte ((URL HIDDEN) at Niort is a beautiful area of canals with boutique cafes and restaurants. Why not hire a punt with a driver and cruise the waterways.
Aire de Rejallent (25 minutes away) on the Charente is particularly scenic with its little bridges and grassy islands. Here you can swim, BBQ and picnic, ramble on riverside trails and of course the kids will love the play area. During July and August canoes and kayaks are available to hire. The popular restaurant offers alfresco dining with views over the river. Don't forget to bring bread for the resident ducks and swans!
Every September, Angouleme fills with racing enthusiasts for the Circuit des Ramparts ((URL HIDDEN) an annual gathering of classic and vintage cars. Modern safety equipment has replaced the hay bales and wooden fences but otherwise the circuit remains unchanged since the first Circuit des Ramparts race in 1939. Circuit des Ramparts 2017: 15, 16 and 17 September.

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Nestled in the heart of the countryside in the small hamlet of Villaret and set in spacious garden surrounds, this converted farmhouse (dating from the 1800s) with two inter-connecting cottages, offers flexible and modern accommodation.

Holly Oak has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 8 and Oak Apple has two bedrooms and sleeps 5. Both have large eat-in kitchens and separate living rooms and can be booked separately or together. To book one gîte only, just contact us.

Villaret is a central location for south-west France. Town centres within a drive of 30 to 120 mins include Poitiers, La Rochelle, Niort, Angoulême, Cognac, Tours (and the châteaux of the Loire), Bordeaux, Limoges and plenty in between.

We had a wonderful stay in Arthur's beautiful cottages. Arthur made the whole process, from booking through to arrival, really easy and provided lots of useful information. The property itself is spacious, clean and well-equipped - we had 13 adults staying (we were attending a friend's wedding nearby) and we were all comfortably accommodated. The pool is great and there are lots of other games and entertainment - I imagine it would be the perfect place to come with children. Overall, I would say the property exceeded our expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this airbnb to anyone looking for a relaxing, fun (and great value) getaway in a beautiful part of France.

Katy2015-07-31T00:00:00Z

This is a perfect place for a large group with young children (we were 6 adults and 5 small children). The pool and the orchard are lovely safe places for the children to play and we were able to enjoy all our meals together outside. We also appreciated the quiet location. Thank you for everything Michelle and Arthur!

Carol2017-08-19T00:00:00Z

Spacious house, very comfortable, with everything you need for a great stay. We would have liked to extend to enjoy the pool and garden! Michelle and Arthur have done everything to welcome us in the best conditions. Everything was perfect, we all loved it and will return with great pleasure if the opportunity arises.

Arnaud2017-06-06T00:00:00Z

The host canceled this reservation 60 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Vincent2015-10-31T00:00:00Z

We had a great time with our family in a,for us, unknown region. The location is very peaceful and quiet with a lovely garden for the kids to play and nice swimming pool! The shade under the lovely tree is great to have lunch, diner or just dor reading a book! We would definitively reccommend this place to go spent a quiet holiday away from busy touristic places in a nice region!

jan2017-08-12T00:00:00Z

Everything was perfect! The accommodation is quite the description; the cottage is very comfortable for 3 families with children; well equipped. Ideal for families. 45 minutes from Futuroscope.

Corinne2015-04-08T00:00:00Z

The quality of life is at the rendezvous in this charming house. The environment is rustic but nevertheless very pleasant to live. The house is clean, functional and has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Too bad the temperature was not high enough to try the pool. Luckily the ping-pong table kept us busy! Thanks to Arthur for the information during our stay. Its reactivity makes it possible to compensate for its absence near the housing. I highly recommend!

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Calm and Nature. In the shade of a chestnut tree, discover the Logis of hedges, an authentic renovated farmhouse in respect of the regional style.

Downstairs, 1 large traditional kitchen and floor slabs of stone, followed by a warm living room, overlooking a terrace where you can dine while admiring the sunset.
Upstairs 2 bedrooms each containing 1 double and 1 single bed separated by a spacious bathroom with a large shower, two sinks, and especially equipped for baby toilet

The numerous paths nearby will satisfy all your wishes for hiking on foot, bike or horseback. You can enjoy the quiet of the countryside through fields and woods and visit the turning of a region of the villages trail